PRESENTER: Presenter
Scott McClelland, Assistant Transportation and Capital Improvements Director
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SUBJECT: Title
Approval of a contract with PGAL for the New Braunfels National Airport Terminal Feasibility and Planning Study.
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DEPARTMENT: Transportation and Capital Improvements, Economic and Community Development
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COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: 2
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
A Request for Qualifications (RFQ) was issued for a Terminal Feasibility and Planning Study for the New Braunfels National Airport (KBAZ). The City received one response from PGAL, and staff evaluated the submission. Because only one response was received, staff interviewed PGAL and did an extensive reference check to confirm the firm’s experience and capabilities. PGAL has experience working with airports throughout Texas, including airports of similar size as KBAZ.
The Airport’s terminal building was built in 1998 and includes a conference/meeting space, passenger lobby, restrooms, flight planning area, vending area, and a customer service counter/ fuel service desk. Since 2015, the City has assumed operational and management control of all fueling and ground handling services on the airfield. The current terminal facility is 4,000 square feet with approximately 70,000 square feet of terminal ramp space for aircraft arrivals and departures. The parking area holds 30 vehicles. The Terminal Feasibility and Planning Study will develop an analysis of the existing terminal facility in comparison to current operational demand and forecasted needs. The study will provide guidance and recommendations as to the size of a new general aviation airport and Fixed Base Operation (FBO) terminal, as well as cost/revenue and return on investment projections.
Staff worked with PGAL to develop a scope and fee for the project. As a result of that process, staff is recommending a contract with PGAL for $185,701.38.
ISSUE:
Provide a comprehensive terminal planning document that can be used by the City of New Braunfels and the New Braunfels National Airport to address growing demand at the airport.
STRATEGIC PLAN REFERENCE:
☐Economic Mobility ☐Enhanced Connectivity ☐Community Identity
☒Organizational Excellence ☐Community Well-Being ☐N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:
There are sufficient funds for this project in the Capital allocation of the FY 2025 Airport Budget.
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RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the contract award to PGAL.